Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs
**Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs** These roasted chicken thighs are a simple but flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is rubbed with a mixture of garlic, herbs, and olive oil, then roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Chicken thighs are one of the most flavorful and economical cuts of chicken. They're also relatively easy to cook, making them a great choice for busy home cooks. This recipe for roasted chicken thighs is a simple but delicious way to prepare this versatile cut of meat. The key to this recipe is the garlic herb rub. The combination of garlic, herbs, and olive oil creates a flavorful crust on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside moist and tender. The chicken is roasted at a high temperature so that the skin becomes crispy and the meat cooks through evenly. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover garlic and herbs. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your chicken. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, olive oil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Rub the garlic herb mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
  5. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Why It Works
  • The garlic herb rub creates a flavorful crust on the outside of the chicken.
  • The chicken is roasted at a high temperature so that the skin becomes crispy and the meat cooks through evenly.
  • This recipe is a great way to use up leftover garlic and herbs.